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Pick a learning view.
(Am)Look in the mir ror and (C)tell me when just what you see.
(Am)What have the years of your (C)life a taught you to be?
(F)In no cence dy ing in (D)so man y ways;
(F)things that you dream of are (Em)lost, when lost in the haze.
Hold (Em)on,
ba by, hold (D)on,
’cause it’s (C)clos er than you (D)think and you’re (Am)stand ing on the (D)brink.
Hold (Em)on,
ba by, hold (D)on,
’cause there’s (C)some thing on the (D)way, your to (Am)mor row’s not the (D)same as to (E)day.
(Am)Don’t you re call what you (C)felt ing, when you weren’t a lone?
(Am)Some one who stood by your (C)side, he’s face you have known?
(F)Where do you run when it’s (D)too much to bear
(F)Who do you turn to in (Em)need you’re no bod y’s there?
Hold (Em)on,
ba by, hold (D)on,
’cause it’s (C)clos er than you (D)think and you’re (Am)stand ing on the (D)brink.
Hold (Em)on,
ba by, hold (D)on,
’cause there’s (C)some thing on the (D)way, your to (Am)mor row’s not the (D)same as to (E)day.
(C)some thing on the (D)way, your to (Am)mor row’s not the (D)same.
Hold (Em)on,
ba by, hold (D)on,
’cause it’s (C)clos er than you (D)think and you’re (Am)stand ing on the (D)brink.
Hold (Em)on,
ba by, hold (D)on,
’cause there’s (C)some thing on the (D)way; your to (Am)mor row’s not the (D)same.
Hold (Em)on.
Hold On — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Hold On" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 72 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Hold On”
- Why does "Hold On" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Hold On".
- What key is "Hold On" by Kansas played in?
- Hold On is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hold On"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hold On" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Hold On"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hold On"?
- "Hold On" was originally performed by Kansas. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Hold On"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, B, C, D, E, Em, Esus4, F, +1 more.
- What other songs by Kansas can I play here?
- Try "SONG FOR AMERICA", "THE WALL", "CARRY ON WAYWARD SON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Hold On"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Hold On".
- Can I see all the notes in "Hold On"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 72 BPM.
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